Lot 225 Leichhardt Highway

LOT 225 is situated on the Leichhardt Highway in the town of Taroom, Queensland. Taroom lies on the Dawson River, about 380 km north‑west of Brisbane and 300 km west of Maryborough.

The property is directly accessed from the Leichhardt Highway, which runs north‑south through Taroom. The Roma‑Taroom Road also connects to the highway from the south‑west, providing additional entry points.

Greyhound Australia operates a long‑distance coach service that stops in Taroom on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for Rockhampton‑bound trips, and on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for Toowoomba‑bound trips. The nearest airport, Taroom Airport, is about 20 km south‑east of town and serves private aircraft and emergency services.

Taroom is positioned on the banks of the Dawson River and has experienced several major floods, notably in 1890, 1956, 1983, 2010 and 2011. Flood markers near the historic Steel Wing windmill display the historic water levels for reference.

Banana Shire Council operates a library on Yaldwyn Street, and the town features a rare Steel Wing windmill on the Dawson River and Gilbert’s Lookout on Kelman Street offering panoramic views. Various civic venues such as the Taroom Town Hall and public library support local activities.

Yes, Taroom has several heritage‑listed places including the Leichhardt Tree on Yaldwyn Street, the Fraser family grave at Hornet Bank, and the former Taroom Aboriginal Settlement on Bundulla. These sites reflect the town’s historical significance.

Taroom hosts a range of annual events such as the New Year Races in January, the St Patrick’s Day campdraft in March, the Agricultural Show in May, a fishing competition at Glebe Weir in June, and the Leichhardt Festival in September. These events showcase the community’s agricultural and cultural heritage.